More than 100 grants issued since the Charitable Fund’s launch in 2021 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Officials from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health, on Dec. 11, announced its fourth quarter grant funding to nonprofit organizations throughout the Mountain State. These grants help fund programs and initiatives that effectively[Read More…]
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Fairmont Senior, Doddridge County both place 3rd to lead locals in state cheerleading competition; Hurricane, Winfield, Tug Valley are champs
By Michael Minnich, WV News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Fairmont Senior Polar Bears, in Class AA, and Doddridge County Bulldogs, in Class A, both claimed third-place finishes to lead locals in the state cheerleading competitions at the Cam Henderson Center on the campus of Marshall University on Saturday. Fairmont Senior[Read More…]
Tug Valley cheerleaders win 10th State Championship
By Jarrid McCormick, Williamson Daily News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Tug Valley cheerleaders are filling up the trophy cases at TVHS as the Panthers claimed their 10th cheer championship by winning the Class A Cheer Competition on Saturday inside Marshall’s Cam Henderson Center. “We are a dynasty, 10 years is[Read More…]
First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Ravenswood High School
West Virginia Press Association RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — First Lady Cathy Justice visited Ravenswood High School on Dec. 8 for an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at the event is named Nutter, and he is a Chocolate[Read More…]
WVU Libraries, Teaching and Learning Commons implement recommendations
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Libraries and the Teaching and Learning Commons began to implement plans Friday (Dec. 8) developed from recommendations initially announced in September for academic support services. The Libraries’ restructuring plan calls for centralizing and streamlining services and operations to create greater consistency and increase efficiency. The restructuring will result in an estimated[Read More…]
Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia opinions may be viewed on website
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia released opinions in the following cases on Friday, Dec. 8: Ford Motor Company v. Angel Ellen Tyler, as Administrator of the Estate of Kristen Bumgardner DD Oil Company v. State of West Virginia, ex rel., Harold D. Ward, Cabinet[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin introduces bipartisan Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access To Care Act
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Dec. 8, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led nine bipartisan Senators in introducing the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act. This legislation would prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary from finalizing a proposed nursing home staffing rule[Read More…]
Opinion: Judge Not! Listen and Learn
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA “Judge not lest ye be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) Jesus said this over 2,000 years ago. In other words, don’t judge or you will be judged. Jesus went on to say, how you judge others is how you will be judged. Humans have struggled with[Read More…]
Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission extends deadline on nominations for 2024 “Living the Dream” Awards
Public invited to nominate award honorees through Friday, Dec. 15 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission, in collaboration with the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA), is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the 2024 “Living the Dream” Awards.[Read More…]
WVSOM students go underground for ‘eye-opening’ look at what coal miners endure to make a living for themselves and their families
Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal miners and what they endure to make a living for themselves and their families. One of the most important takeaways[Read More…]
